Abstract
Objective: To present and discuss the main therapeutic forms for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in both sexes. Literature review: The review showed that AGA is a multifactorial dermatopathology that affects both sexes. Among the treatments proposed, Finasteride has shown to be more effective in men than in women; Dutasteride, on the other hand, has been used in cases that do not get results with Finasteride, and may even present a greater increase in the amount of hair strands than the former; Minoxidil, in its topical form, is the first optionin cases of moderate alopecia; and the Surgical Treatment, which may be by scalp reduction surgery, hair transplantation, or a combination of both. There are also some therapies that are less frequently used or that are still being studied, such as Prostaglandin Analogues and Antagonists, Laser Therapy, and Stem Cell Therapy. Final considerations: It was observed that the studies are carried out more frequently in men, since they are the most affected. Moreover, it was noted the need for research on some drugs and on the association between certain treatments, as well as some advantages among them.